Issues

Fighting for California Taxpayers

Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel has quickly established herself as one of California’s most effective tax fighters.  And, at a time where other politicians were raising taxes, Michelle Steel stood her ground.  She forced the state to refund tens of millions of dollars back to small business owners and she defeated a measure to raise taxes on internet downloads.

  • Forced the state to return $42 million where it had over-taxed 5,500 small businesses
  • Led the effort to defeat the proposed $500 million “iTax” on internet downloads
  • Fought for legislation to cut sales tax, fuel tax, and property tax burdens


    • “Steel is helping all businesses and individual taxpayers…fight against California’s heavy tax burden.” – Peninsula People Magazine

    “Michelle Steel is a solid voice for fiscal responsibility and common sense in government policy.” – California Political Review

    “Steel is passionate about protecting small businesses, along with the 8.5 million taxpayers in her district.” – Palos Verdes Peninsula News

    Michelle Steel’s Plan for California:

  • Freeze job killing regulations
  • Cut taxes on individuals and businesses alike
  • Audit waste and excess from government
  • Balance the budget and cap government spending
  • No more government debt, no more government borrowing


    • “Californians pay enough in taxes already. Too many politicians in Sacramento don’t seem to understand that.”
                          – Board of Equalization Member Michelle Steel